What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Driver position at Flagler County Florida?
Why work for Flagler County?
Flagler County is dedicated to enriching the lives of those we serve and strives to deliver a vibrant and prosperous community with a focus on providing exceptional quality of life. As we work together to put the needs of our community first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family now, and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities, you can build a long, successful career with us. You’ll thrive in an environment where we build a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration and empowering staff to facilitate positive outcomes. We understand the importance of work/life balance, having flexible work schedules and the ability to be able to afford health insurance. That’s why our benefits are known to be some of the best around! We offer a robust benefit package that includes low-cost health insurance, no cost onsite wellness center and gym, retirement in the Florida Retirement System, County paid basic life insurance, 13 paid holidays, generous personal leave, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, and wellness programs to support a happier, healthier you. At Flagler County we aspire to be the catalyst that makes us an employer of choice.
Position Summary
Skilled work in operating a shuttle bus and transporting passengers over the prescribed routes with the County or other transportation program tasks.
Essential Functions
- Operates passenger bus, mini-buses and vans according to established routes and schedules.
- Maintains records and logs on travel time, mileage, gas, passengers served, traffic accidents and passenger injury.
- Inspects and adjusts equipment for proper operating condition, which includes fluids.
- Inspects body of coach for unreported damage.
- Ensures assigned vehicles are cleaned (interior and exterior).
- Assists passengers on and off the bus (including packages as needed).
- Performs related work as required.
- Must comply with the provisions of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Drug and Alcohol Regulations.
- During emergencies, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Some experience in operating large vehicles.
- Possession of a valid Florida Class ‘C’ or higher Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger Transport Endorsement.
Flagler County, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Flagler County, Florida will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of State and County traffic and motor vehicle regulations.
- Ability to operate the assigned vehicle in the prescribed manner.
- Ability to detect malfunctioning mechanical systems on the assigned vehicle.
- Ability to understand and carry-out oral and written instructions given in English.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and co-workers.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to assist handicapped/wheelchair bound individuals.
- Must be able to safely assist all passengers on and off the bus in the event of an emergency, including the use of the rear emergency door.
- Must have the use of sensory skills for communication ability.
- Significant sitting, reaching, handling, pushing and pulling.
- Must be able to lift 30 to 50 lbs. on occasion.
- DOT/CDL Pre-employment physical will be required.
Flagler County offers the following benefits to its employees:
- Generous medical plan
- Dependent benefits available at reasonable rates
- Basic life insurance in the amount of 1x salary up to $50,000 at no cost to the employee
- Additional life insurance benefits for the employee and/or dependents are available at the employee's cost
- Dental and vision plans are offered on a voluntary basis at the employee's cost at group rates
- Onsite Employee Health & Wellness Center
- Flexible Spending Account through P&A Group
- Florida Retirement System (FRS)- https://www.myfrs.com/FRSPro_ComparePlan_Contri.htm
- Personal Leave
Personal Leave: Full-time regular employees accrue 20 personal leave days per year up to the maximum allowable accruals.
Eligible part-time regular employee accruals are prorated accordingly.
EMPLOYEES WORKING 40 HOURS PER WEEK Continuous Employment
Date of hire- End of 4th 3.076 weekly 20 days a year up to the max allowable accruals
Start of 5th - End of 5th 3.232 weekly 21 days a year up to the max allowable accruals
Start of 6th - End of 6th 3.384 weekly 22 days a year up to the max allowable accruals
Start of 7th - End of 7th 3.540 weekly 23 days a year up to the max allowable accruals
Start of 8th - End of 8th 3.692 weekly 24 days a year up to the max allowable accruals
Start of 9th - End of 9th 3.848 weekly 25 days a year up to the max allowable accruals
Start of 10th - End of 14th 4.000 weekly 26 days a year up to the max allowable accruals
Start of 15th - Year on 4.308 weekly 28 days a year up to the max allowable accruals
EMPLOYEES WORKING 56 HOURS PER WEEK Continuous Employment
Date of hire - End of 4th 4.615 weekly. Annual shifts 10 up to the max allowable
Start of 5th - End of 5th 4.846 weekly. Annual Shifts 10.5 up to the max allowable
Start of 6th - End of 6th 5.077 weekly. Annual Shifts 11 up to the max allowable
Start of 7th - End of 7th 5.308 weekly. Annual Shifts 11.5 up to the max allowable
Start of 8th - End of 8th 5.539 weekly. Annual Shifts 12 up to the max allowable
Start of 9th - End of 9th 5.769 weekly. Annual Shifts 12.5 up to the max allowable
Start of 10th - End of 14th 6.000 weekly. Annual Shifts 13 up to the max allowable
Start of 15th - Year on 6.462 weekly. Annual Shifts 14 up to the max allowable
Observed Holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Employee Appreciation Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veteran’s Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Holiday
- Christmas Holiday
Salary : $50,000